Description
This hot honey feta chicken recipe combines tangy feta, sweet and spicy hot honey, and juicy chicken for a quick, delicious dinner that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup hot honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, juice of half a lemon, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bowl and coat them evenly with the marinade. Cover and let sit for at least 15 minutes—ideally up to an hour for better flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
- Add the feta: Once the chicken is cooked, reduce the heat to low and sprinkle crumbled feta over the top of each piece. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 1–2 minutes, just until the feta starts to soften.
- Drizzle with hot honey: Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle hot honey generously over the chicken and feta.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately alongside your favorite sides, such as rice, roasted veggies, or a fresh salad.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for better flavor, use high-quality feta and hot honey, and avoid overcooking the chicken to keep it juicy. Adjust the spice level of the hot honey to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 250300
- Sugar: 810
- Sodium: 400600
- Fat: 1015
- Saturated Fat: 35
- Carbohydrates: 1015
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2530
Keywords: hot honey chicken, feta chicken, quick dinner, spicy chicken recipe, easy chicken recipe